Dongzhi festival is a time-honored tradition that the winter solstice is celebrated in China. It occurs on Monday, December 21, 2020. For Chinese winter solstice festival was once as important as Chinese New Year, a lot of celebrations and activities were held and some are still held today.

In northern China, there is a popular saying that eating dumplings in winter solstice can protect ears from frostbiting, while in southern China, the implied meaning of eating Tangyuan(black sesame seeds &peanut) is family reunion. All these foods can warm body up.

Wonton, mutton soup, eight treasures porridge and radish soup are also popular. Have a try when you are in China!